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Ricks College (Rexburg, Idaho)

 Organization

Dates

  • Existence: 1923 - 2001

Administrative History

Ricks College (1923-2001) was a religious two-year college in Rexburg, Idaho. Previously known as Ricks Normal College, the institution was later renamed as Brigham Young University-Idaho.

Citation:
Reeser, G.D. Idaho authors, 1990: t.p. (Ricks College; Rexburg, Idaho)

LC data base, 5-29-91 (hdg.: Ricks College, Rexburg, Idaho)

BYU-Idaho website, via WWW, May 9, 2003 (summer of 1917 the school became Ricks Normal College; in 1923, the school became known as Ricks College; in 2001 became Brigham Young University-Idaho)

Not found: Brigham Young University-Idaho Catalog, 2001-2002: cover, p. 6, etc. (BYU-IDAHO); Students rays, 1918: t.p. (Ricks Normal College)

Found in 112 Collections and/or Records:

Office of the President correspondence with university media units, 1992-1993

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 925 Series 1 Sub-Series 4 Sub-Series 10
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence with units associated with multimedia production. Materials date from between 1992 and 1993.

Dates: 1992-1993

Office of the President fund raising records, 1994-1995

 Series — Box 118: Series 6; Series 7 [Barcode: 31197230201953]
Identifier: UA 925 Series 7
Scope and Contents

Contains records on fund raising activities at the university. Materials date from between 1994 and 1995.

Dates: 1994-1995

Office of the President memorabilia, 1980-1989

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1030 Series 24
Scope and Contents Contains memorabilia from Brigham Young University during the Holland presidency (1980-1989). Many of the artifacts highlight Jeffrey R. Holland and his wife Patricia's work for the University, such as a candelabra that was given by "Jerusalem Friends". Other pieces of memorabilia include gifts from international and other national universities, plaques from BYU Sports teams and other organizations, postcards, flags, and medallions. Also includes Holland's business cards, selected talks, and...
Dates: 1980-1989

Office of the President monthly calendars, 1974-1989

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1030 Series 19
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Contains President Holland's personal calendars, planners, and appointment books spanning from 1974 to 1989. Planners contains reminders of various meetings and events, appointments, and personal notes.

Dates: 1974-1989

Office of the President outgoing correspondence, 1989-1995

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 925 Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence that documents Lee's responses to campus officials and other people. Subjects covered include the closing of the library school, Lee's cancer and related illnesses, devotional and forum addresses, as well as athletics.

Dates: 1989-1995

Office of the President oversize materials, 1989-1995

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 925 Series 5
Scope and Contents

Contains memorabilia, plaques, and pictures given to Lee.

Dates: 1989-1995

Office of the President records on inauguration, 1980

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1030 Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains records of President Holland's inauguration as the university president in 1980. Includes procedures, programs, and invitations for the inauguration and its related events. Also contains related speeches and congratulatory correspondence.

Dates: 1980

Office of the President records on university development, 1972-1981

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1030 Series 12
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Contains correspondence with various estates, foundations, and funds regarding university contributions, fund appropriation, and university development. Also contains reports on development, records regarding various awards and gifts, and thank you letters for donors. Materials date from 1972-1986.

Dates: 1972-1981

Office of the President records on university development, 1970-1986

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1030 Series 12
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Contains correspondence with various estates, foundations, and funds regarding university contributions, fund appropriation, and university development. Also contains reports on development, records regarding various awards and gifts, and thank you letters for donors. Materials date from 1972-1986.

Dates: 1970-1986

Office of the President records on university development, 1985-1986

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1030 Series 12
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Contains correspondence with various estates, foundations, and funds regarding university contributions, fund appropriation, and university development. Also contains reports on development, records regarding various awards and gifts, and thank you letters for donors. Materials date from 1972-1986.

Dates: 1985-1986